Android M for Nexus 4, 5, 6, 7 & Co. - all information
The new Android version is here: Android M brings many new features that also benefit Nexus owners. Nexus 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 - which device actually gets the new OS, and when? We have summarized all information about Android M.
Android M for Nexus 5, 6, 7 and 9 - owners can breathe a sigh of relief
- The Nexus models 5, 6, 7 and 9 receive the official update to Android M.
- You can either wait for the automatic update via OTA in the system settings or carry out the update manually using the factory image.
- You can get the automatic update by checking the Android system for updates. Please note that the new Android version will be rolled out gradually and it may therefore take a few days to weeks for Android M to be available on your device.
- For the manual update you need the appropriate factory image for your Nexus device. You can then flash this either with an installed custom recovery or with the Nexus Root Toolkit. Please note that in any case, all data on the Android device will be lost.
Nexus 4, 7 (2012) and 10 do not receive an official Android M update
- The Nexus devices 4, 7 (2012 version) and 10 are not officially updated to the new Android M.
- However, experienced users can get Android M via Custom ROM - at least on the Nexus 4 and 10. The required OS version was written by Dmitry Grinberg and is available for download on his homepage. Installation instructions are available in the XDA forum.
- Note: If you do not have extensive knowledge of custom ROMs, flash processes and root rights, you should not manually install Android M on your Nexus device. Instead, you can easily get the Android M look on your smartphone, for example with the respective wallpaper and the sounds and ringtones of the new OS version.
On the next page we give you an overview of all devices that will receive Android M. We also introduce the new features of Android 6.